Patents Assigned to Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130276180
    Abstract: A new red pummelo tree particularly distinguished by producing delicious and juicy red-fleshed fruit in central Florida, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • Publication number: 20130239268
    Abstract: A new Eucalyptus grandis tree particularly distinguished by having a fast growth rate, average frost tolerance, and good coppicing properties, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald L. Rockwood
  • Publication number: 20130205457
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-T3’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, free flowering, bright yellow/orange flower color, little fruiting, high level of female sterility, high level of male sterility, and lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, David M. Czamecki, II
  • Publication number: 20130205458
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-T4’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, free flowering, bright yellow/magenta flower color, little fruiting, high level of female sterility, high level of male sterility, and not hybridizing with Lantana depressa, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, David M. Czarnecki, II
  • Publication number: 20120324610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of caladium plant named ‘UF 44-4’, characterized by its compact growth habit, plants with numerous lance-type leaves that are slightly undulate, leaves that have bright red center and green margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or landscapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Publication number: 20120266343
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of caladium named ‘UF-48-5’, uniquely characterized by large heart-shaped leaves, a bright pink leaf face, pink veins, and a white background, and demonstrated to produce attractive pot plants when tubers are forced in containers and to produce attractive plants in outdoor shady landscape sites, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: PP22825
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Aglaonema plant, denominated ‘UF-808-4’, characterized by medium sized and upright plant growth habit, vigorous and dense growth habit, dark green-colored leaves with large grey green-colored venal areas covering over half the leaf surface, and petioles and stems possessing numerous white spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Henny, Jianjun Chen
  • Patent number: PP23042
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘Florida Radiance’ and ‘Earlibrite’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 05-107’, is distinguished by its ability to produce fruit that are exceptionally uniform, in terms of shape, size, and color when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig K. Chandler
  • Patent number: PP23333
    Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually propagated genotype of Seashore Paspalum turfgrass with a distinct set of agronomic, horticultural, morphological, and insect resistant traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Scully, Russell T. Nagata, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Gregg S. Nuessly, Ronald H. Cherry
  • Patent number: PP23346
    Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of medium lengths of peduncles, semi-double orange-red inflorescence color, a moderate level of resistance to powdery mildew, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: PP23359
    Abstract: A new mandarin hybrid tree particularly distinguished by having dense foliation; bearing fruit that are attractive in appearance with excellent eating quality; has lateral branching with lower angle plant habit; a round tree shape; and nearly seedless fruit is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP23373
    Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of medium lengths of peduncles, semi-double bright white flower color, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 11 cm, a moderate level of resistance to powdery mildew, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: PP23433
    Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of early flowering, medium lengths of peduncles, double orange-red inflorescence, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 11 cm, high inflorescence counts, a moderate level of resistance to powdery mildew, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: PP23448
    Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of medium lengths of peduncles, semi-double yellow inflorescence color, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 10.5 cm, a moderate level of resistance to powdery mildew, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: PP23488
    Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of medium lengths of peduncles, double bright white inflorescence with a pink undertone, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 10.5 cm, a high level of resistance to powdery mildew, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: PP23583
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach rootstock ‘MP-29’, which is an interspecific hybrid rootstock Prunus species hybrid×Prunus persica, which was developed for use as a clonal commercial rootstock under peach cultivars. It is distinguished by its resistance to peach tree short life/bacterial canker complex, Armillaria root rot, and to several species of root-knot nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Beckman, Jose X. Chaparro, Wayne B. Sherman
  • Patent number: PP23585
    Abstract: ‘UF0843’ is a novel coleus plant distinguished by having excellent bold lemon-lime/green-yellow foliage color which maintains bright color in both sun and shade conditions, novel leaf shape, excellent vigor, and desirable late-flowering characteristics, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson Clark
  • Patent number: PP23586
    Abstract: ‘UF08174’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having stable maroon/lime-green foliage color which maintains bright color in both sun and shade conditions, vigorous mounded habit with excellent branching, and desirable late-flowering characteristics, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson Clark
  • Patent number: PP23684
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘C95-12’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with medium to late timing of vegetative bud burst, lateness of flowering and fruiting, large berry size with oblate shape, medium to firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, strong berry sweetness with medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., Costaexchange Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP23716
    Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually reproduced genotype of Zoysiagrass with a distinct set of foliar, floral and agronomic traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Scully, Russell T. Nagata, Dorothy M. Sistrunk